Why Sharing Spectrum is Key to Expanding Wireless

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With the rapidly increasing popularity of smartphones, tablets and other devices, there has been a "tidal wave" of demand for spectrum -- i.e., the capacity for wireless communication, according to Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach. In this interview with Knowledge@Wharton, Werbach discusses the ins and outs of spectrum, the current debate over spectrum allocation and the ways in which it impacts businesses and consumers. He also explains why, in his view, the best way forward is to encourage more sharing to maximize the use of spectrum, open up opportunities for smaller players and ensure future innovation. 📂 Public Policy;Technology